Opening statements from Gov. McKee and RIDOT director

Opening statements from Gov. McKee and RIDOT director about the Washington Bridge Demolition

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In honor of the Constitution, why don't you make the government available to all citizens with grievances that must be settled at all times?

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Peter Alviti,
Everybody wants to know who is responsible for this debacle. According to your bridge inspection manual, responsibility clearly falls on a person under your charge.
Why was that never talked about? Is he or she getting sued by the state?

Of course, we deserve the best bridge at the best price and on the best schedule. Who deserves less? Stop the political bullshit, don't waste your words patronizing us.
You could have made every point in one minute if you hadn't stuffed your speech full of nonsense and pandering. This does not instill confidence.

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I can't stand being talked to like a child by somebody who can't seem to make a point.
How much do we pay every day that equipment sits idle? Did you plan for this? Is this an additional cost?
Did you stop the demolition because you gathered all the needed evidence or because you wanted to move this project forward? I'm confused.
Where is that big smile he is usually flashing. Was he hitting the bottle last night? Depressed?
He reminds me of one of those old-school teachers who read verbatim from the books and never had any insight to add.
Are you sure you want to narrow the pool when most are not interested?
It seems the Governor took the proposals from vendors that he refused to make public and is now acting like he had an epiphany. I am sure "Don't waste our time" was a prevalent critique from would-be vendors.
The Governor has a penchant for using many words without conveying much information. Loud noise, angry citizens, need to vent, won't change a thing, no bridge this year.
I hope the media has some questions for this charlatan.